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PublishedMarch 14, 2019
Mills brings back bill that would expand access to abortion
The legislation would make Maine the 9th state to authorize health care practitioners other than physicians to perform procedures, removing a barrier to reproductive health services in rural areas.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2019
Climate bills call for Maine to reduce emissions to 80% below 1990 levels
Seven hours of testimony provide a glimpse into the scope and impact of proposals to rein in greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, factories and motor vehicles.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2019
Sen. Collins sponsors bill to extend LGBT protections
She is the lead Republican sponsor of the bill in the Senate.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2019
Panel rejects bill that would require all police in Maine to wear body cameras
The Legislature's Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee voted unanimously against the measure, which many police officials opposed.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2019
Hundreds pack hearing on bill to end most exemptions for kids’ vaccinations
The measure would eliminate nonmedical exemptions to vaccinations for measles and other infectious diseases that are required before children enter school.
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PublishedMarch 12, 2019
Lawmakers aim to balance safety, Amish beliefs with buggy bill
The growing number of Amish communities in central and northern Maine has increased concerns about car-buggy collisions, prompting the proposal for mandatory reflectors or lights.
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PublishedMarch 12, 2019
Senate Democrats roll out plan to give Mainers relief from high prescription prices
Party leaders will submit a handful of bills, including one to set up a state commission with oversight authority on drug pricing and another to allow bulk importation from Canada.
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PublishedMarch 12, 2019
Angus King undergoes final radiation treatment for prostate cancer
The 74-year-old senator said he has 'dodged cancer three times now' – including this residual recurrence of prostate cancer – thanks to health insurance and access to care.
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PublishedMarch 12, 2019
Vulnerable Mainers pin hopes on bill to tighten vaccination standards
Banning all non-medical exemptions to vaccinations for measles, pertussis and other infectious diseases would improve protection for Mainers – especially those with compromised immune systems.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2019
Lawmakers dump vintage flag design, but Maine still may have a new look for its bicentennial
The State and Local Government Committee endorses a measure that would direct Secretary of State Matt Dunlap to design a flag for the state's bicentennial in 2020.
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